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Cliff Notes – Portal 2 is no longer the highest rated video game on Steam Stardew Valley dethrones Portal 2: After 14 years, the farming sim Stardew Valley has surpassed Portal 2 as the most popular game on Steam, thanks to continuous updates and community engagement. Close competition: The difference in user ratings between Stardew Valley and Portal 2 is minimal, indicating that the rankings could easily change again in the future. Valve’s future in single-player games remains uncertain: Despite occasional hints from Valve about returning to single-player titles, no official announcements regarding new games like Portal 3 have been…

Cliff Notes Roy Barclay, 56, was found guilty of murdering Anita Rose, a 57-year-old mother-of-six, during a brutal attack while she walked her dog in Suffolk last July. The jury deliberated for approximately two-and-a-half hours before reaching the verdict, and Barclay faces a life sentence. Barclay had a prior conviction for grievous bodily harm and had been unlawfully at large for two years prior to the incident. Man found guilty of murdering mother-of-six while she walked dog | UK News . A man has been found guilty of murdering a mother-of-six while she walked her dog last year.Roy Barclay, 56,…

Lyon are confident their relegation to Ligue 2 will be overturned, sources told ESPN, as their appeal hearing started on Wednesday morning in front of the appeal committee of the DNCG, the regulator that control the French football clubs finances and accounts.

Cliff Notes – “Painful to watch” action sequel dominates Netflix chart with 37,000,000 views Sequel Success: “The Old Guard 2” has quickly topped Netflix charts with over 37.5 million views in its first week, despite mixed reviews. Critics’ Response: The film has received a low audience score of 37% and a critic score of 24% on Rotten Tomatoes, with many fans expressing disappointment in its plot and execution. Future Prospects: Producer Greg Rucka hinted at the potential for a third film, stating there is more to explore in the “Old Guard” universe, contingent on the sequel’s success. ‘Painful to watch’…

Cliff Notes The Southport attack, a violent incident involving 18-year-old Axel Rudakubana, resulted in the tragic deaths of three young girls and injuries to others, prompting a public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the attack. Family members of survivors shared moving accounts of their children’s bravery during the incident, highlighting their resilience despite facing severe trauma and physical injuries. The inquiry is examining whether the attack could have been prevented, scrutinising Rudakubana’s prior interactions with various authorities, including mental health services and the police. Parents tell ‘untold stories’ of how their ‘hero’ daughters survived Southport attack | UK News .…

Cliff Notes Michael Madsen, known for roles in Reservoir Dogs and Thelma & Louise, passed away at 67 from heart failure, with heart disease and alcoholism cited as contributing factors. His death, deemed due to natural causes with no suspicious circumstances, has been confirmed by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. Madsen’s career spanned over 40 years, featuring collaborations with Quentin Tarantino and a forthcoming book titled Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts And Poems. Reservoir Dogs actor Michael Madsen died from heart failure, says cardiologist | Ents & Arts News Actor Michael Madsen, who starred in Reservoir Dogs and Thelma…

Cliff Notes – Chelsea’s Pedro ‘sorry for’ Fluminense in Club World Cup exit João Pedro scored twice to secure Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Fluminense in the Club World Cup semi-final, shortly after joining the club from Brighton. Despite his success, Pedro expressed gratitude towards Fluminense, stating he felt “sorry” for his former team and acknowledged their role in his career development. Chelsea will face the winner of the PSG vs. Real Madrid semi-final in the final, scheduled for Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Chelsea’s Pedro ‘sorry for’ Fluminense in Club World Cup exit EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — João Pedro kept the…

Cliff Notes – Line of Duty’s ‘biggest rival’ confirms season 7 plot before fifth is even out Apple TV Plus has renewed Slow Horses for a seventh season, with the plot revolving around the Slow Horses team uncovering a mole within the British Government, mirroring the storyline of Mick Herron’s seventh novel, Bad Actors. The show, which has received critical acclaim with a 98% Rotten Tomatoes score, features a dysfunctional MI5 team led by Gary Oldman’s character, Jackson Lamb, and is praised for its unique blend of humour and high-stakes espionage. With seasons five and six already in production, the…

Christian Horner Sacked as Red Bull F1 Team Boss Christian Horner has been removed as CEO and team principal of the Red Bull Formula 1 team with immediate effect, marking the end of a 20-year tenure that saw the team rise to dominance in the sport. Horner’s departure comes amid a worrying downturn for Red Bull, which has struggled to maintain competitiveness in recent seasons. In the first half of the 2025 season, the team found itself languishing in fourth place in the constructors’ championship, prompting the management shake-up. The End of an Era Replacing Horner is Laurent Mekies, the…

Cliff Notes: UK’s biggest house builders guilty CMA investigation The UK’s leading house builders will contribute £100m to affordable housing following a CMA investigation into sensitive information sharing practices among the firms. The payment will assist low-income households and first-time buyers across the UK, with no admission of wrongdoing from the companies involved. The house builders have proposed new guidelines to limit information sharing, aimed at enhancing competition and preventing future concerns. UK’s biggest housebuilders to pay record sum after CMA investigation into sensitive information-sharing The UK’s biggest house builders are set to pay a record sum to fund affordable…